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Coalition parties in Ebonyi on Saturday adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform in 2027 general election vowing to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The party at a one-day expanded meeting held in Abakaliki over the weekend, the ADC State Chairman, Mrs. Jenifer Adibe Nwafor, declared the party as the “new bride” of Nigerian politics describing the party as a political tsunami that will signal a major shift in the state’s political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting attracted defectors from major parties including the APC, the People’s Democratic Party…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has said the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is eroding the party’s internal order and fueling ongoing tensions within the opposition. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, George accused Wike of operating outside the party’s established framework and aligning with interests in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He described Wike as acting without restraint, adding that his approach has contributed to the instability in the PDP. “He seems like a loose cannon within the party, and there…

Manchester United have made it clear that Marcus Rashford will not remain with them any longer… Marcus Rashford spent the final half of the 2024/2025 season on loan at Aston Villa, and has expressed his desire to join Barcelona in recent times, Soccernet.ng reports. The five-time UEFA Champions League winners were also rumoured to be interested in the England International, although their initial target was Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Williams penned a new ten-year deal with Bilbao, ending Barcelona’s pursuit. Their second option, Luis Diaz, is keen on a move to Bayern Munich who have already parted ways with Leroy…

A senior official of the National Assembly, Ifeoma Ofili, has made damning allegations of widespread corruption among federal lawmakers, accusing them of bribery, manipulation of legislative reports, and diversion of staff entitlements. Ofili, a director at the House of Representatives and former Clerk of the House Committee on Local Content, made the revelations during a retreat organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for directors and committee clerks on June 27 in Abuja. A video of her remarks at the event has since gone viral and is generating widespread outrage on social media. In the video,…

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimohhas hailed the peaceful conduct of the Local Government Area election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos state council poll held on Saturday in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. The commissioner gave the commendation at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja, after the voting process. He stated that the level of compliance to restriction of vehicular movements was very high. “Nobody was arrested for violating the restriction, we appreciate all residents and visitors for complying with…

Agitators seeking the creation of Amana and Savannah States in Adamawa and Borno on Saturday stormed Maiduguri to push for their demand at the Public hearing on Constitutional Amendment by the House of Representatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the public hearing which was organised by the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment had attracted people from various constituencies in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. NAN reports that the event which was chaired by Representative Isa Ali, on behalf of the North-east Centre B, comprising Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, was supported by traditional rulers from the region, who also…

In SummaryThe smart cities market in Africa is projected to reach $1.5 billion by the end of 2025, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 12.01% from 2025 to 2029, leading to a market volume of US$2.36 billion by 2029.Artificial Intelligence is seen as a transformative technology for smart cities in Africa, with initiatives like Microsoft’s plan to train 1 million South Africans in AI and cybersecurity by 2026. The 2025 IMD Smart City Index ranked Cairo, Rabat, and Cape Town as the top African cities, with Abuja and Lagos showing some improvement within the last decade.Deep Dive!!Urbanization in Africa is…

Mr Ojo Bamidele, an Executive, People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ojokoro LCDA, has attributed the low turnout of its members at the local councils’ polls held in Lagos to the inaccessibility of polling units. Bamidele, who cast his vote at ward C, unit 016, spoke on the sidelines of the just-concluded Local Governments (LGs) and Local Council Development Authorities (LCDAs) Elections in the state. According to him, it’s not enough to sensitise PWDs on voter education and how to cast their votes, but measures must also be put in place for members to access polling units. “We have people living…

The Super Eagles have suffered some losses in recent years, and some were were really painful  Nigeria, just as many other footballing nations have experienced some painful losses over the years. Across different different competitions － the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup － the Super Eagles have had some disappointing losses that have left many fans in pain, dismay and even tears. In this article, Soccernet.ng highlights three recent losses which are still fresh in the minds of most Nigerian fans and probably still hurt. Nigeria vs Argentina 2018 FIFA World Cup Victor Moses and Angel…

Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has challenged the House of Representatives and its committee on constitution review to do everything within its power to ensure the bill seeking to create a special seat for women in the country comes to fruition. Mignot made this appeal in Abuja during an engagement between the House Committee on Constitution Review and Women Members of State Houses of Assembly facilitated by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) with support from the EU. Regretting that Nigeria was lagging behind in terms of women representation, he…